This Game Called Love

Chapter 5

"Hey, are you okay? You're starting to look like a tomato." He pointed at my face.

I hold my cheeks just to hide that I'm blushing. I suddenly became so conscious.

"I'll just go to the restroom." I stood up without looking at him.

I washed my face with cold water to lessen the embarrassment I feel. After that, I looked in the mirror to check if the redness of my face is still evident.

'You're starting to look like a tomato,' I whispered, "Leche ka talaga, Lucas Wain!" I hissed.

He was the one who said those flattering words. Of course, I couldn't help but savor the moment. But he was also the one who ruined it.

Kairita!

Nang medyo nag-lessen na 'yung pamumula ng mukha ko. Bumalik na ako sa table namin. Nandun na rin ang orders pero nakatuon lang ang pansin ni Lucas sa phone.

"Bakit hindi ka pa kumakain?" I asked him nung nakaupo na ako.

"I'm waiting for you." He said before he placed his phone in his pocket.

"Are you sure you're okay? We can just take out the food." He sounded so concerned.

"I'm fine. Medyo malamig lang talaga." Pagpapalusot ko.

His eyes never left mine. He looks worried.

"Ano ka ba, okay lang ako. Let's eat." I gave him a small smile.

Tahimik lang kaming kumakain maybe because he doesn't want to talk when he eats. Akala ko ganun siya kapag kasabay si Louise pero parang ganun lang talaga siya palagi.

"Do you still have anything to buy? We can just roam around." He said when we went outside the restaurant.

Napaisip naman ako kung may kailangan pa akong tingnan at bilhin.

"I need to look for gym equipment. Daan muna tayo sa Toby's kung okay lang?"

He nodded.

Pagkadating namin dun, tumingin agad ako ng dumbbells and other equipment na sa tingin ko pinaka-kailangan ko. I'm also planning to buy a foldable threadmill.

"There's a gym in your condominium, right?" He asked so confused when he saw all the things I bought.

"Mas okay na rin na meron ako sa unit. Hindi ko rin kasi alam kung anong gagawin dun sa ibang kwarto." I said as if I'm defending myself from buying things that I don't really need.

"You can throw a party everyday. Then invite Louise. Sa mga kaibigan pa lang nun puno na agad dun sa ibang vacant rooms. " He scoffed.

Lokong 'to, gawin ba namang club ang bahay ko.

Wala naman na akong ibang bibilhin kaya nag-aya na akong umuwi. Nakakahiya na nga kay Lucas kasi alam kong pagod na din siya kasasama sakin, e, palipat-lipat pa naman ako ng stores. Siya pa nga ang nagbuhat nung ibang pinamili ko. Medyo mabigat pa naman 'yung bitbit n'ya kasi may ilan na small gym equipment, may 16 lbs. na dumbbells tapos kettlebell pa.

Nilagay muna namin 'yung mga gamit sa compartment. I'm about to go to the shotgun seat when he suddenly opens the door for me.

That simple gesture from him is enough to make my heart beat erratically.

Maawa ka naman sa'kin, Lucas Wain Suarez!

"Thanks." Pumasok agad ako just to hide my face. Sigurado nagsisimula na naman magkulay kamatis 'to.

Throughout the ride, I was actually surprised when he started talking about his love for music. Ang daldal pala n'ya.

"Madaldal ka pala, no?" I teasingly asked.